How far is it from Rayleigh to London City Airport (LCY)?

The distance between Rayleigh and London City Airport (LCY) is 31 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Rayleigh to London City Airport (LCY)?

The drive from Rayleigh to London City Airport (LCY) takes approximately 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Rayleigh to London City Airport (LCY)?

The fastest route from Rayleigh to London City Airport (LCY) covers 31 mi with a driving time of approximately 45 min.

Which direction is London City Airport (LCY) from Rayleigh?

London City Airport (LCY) lies roughly to the west of Rayleigh.

Which roads does the route from Rayleigh to London City Airport (LCY) follow?

The drive from Rayleigh to London City Airport (LCY) mainly follows A13.

Are there charging stations between Rayleigh and London City Airport (LCY)?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Rayleigh to London City Airport (LCY), including EG Rochester Road, Gravesend (350 kW); Moto Thurrock Services, Thurrock (350 kW); Crompton Close, Basildon (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 4947.

Rayleigh London City Airport (LCY)

Distance: 31 miDuration: 45 min

Driving from Rayleigh to London City Airport (LCY) takes about 45 min via A13. The distance is 31 mi. The straight-line distance is 25 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions23 · 31 mi

1 Depart right 24 yd
2 Turn right onto High Street 1 mi
3 Continue straight onto High Road 1 mi
4 Enter rotary left 116 yd
5 Exit rotary slightly left 1 mi
6 Merge slightly right onto Southend Arterial Road 2 mi
7 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
8 Enter rotary straight onto Canvey Way 15 yd
9 Exit rotary slightly left onto Canvey Way 1 mi
10 Take exit slightly left onto Canvey Way 1 mi
11 Merge slightly right onto Canvey Way 6 mi
12 Continue straight onto Stanford-Le-Hope By-Pass 18 mi
13 Continue straight onto Lodge Avenue Flyover 1 mi

14 Continue straight onto Alfred's Way 2 mi
15 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
16 Enter rotary straight onto Royal Docks Road 56 yd
17 Exit rotary straight onto Royal Docks Road 2 mi
18 Enter rotary straight onto Woolwich Manor Way 150 yd
19 Exit rotary left onto Woolwich Manor Way 1 mi
20 Turn right onto Hartmann Road 1 mi
21 Turn right 58 yd
22 Turn right 133 yd
23 Arrive left

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The return trip from London City Airport (LCY) to Rayleigh covers roughly the same distance, 31 mi.

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Charging points along the way

617 chargers

EG Rochester Road, GravesendEG Rochester Road, Gravesend, DA12 4TH350 kW
Moto Thurrock Services, ThurrockMoto Thurrock Services, Thurrock, RM16 3BG350 kW
Crompton Close, BasildonCrompton Close, Basildon, England, SS14 3AL300 kW
London Road Retail Park, 2 London RoadLondon Road Retail Park, 2 London Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 1PP300 kW
Ramac WayRamac Way, England, SE7 7QU300 kW

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Top attractions along the route

Woolwich Ferry North Pier
Ferry Terminals
Barking Riverside
Ferry Terminals
Barking Riverside is a major new development on the Thames in east London, built on former industrial land where the River Roding meets the Thames. Access via A13 Junction 3, then A1306 through Barking, or A406 North Circular to A13 eastbound. Popular routes include short hops from Dagenham (8km) and longer drives from Canary Wharf (22km). The area has excellent EV charging infrastructure with over 4450 public points nearby. The centrepiece is the new Overground station with its distinctive curved glass canopy.

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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

London City Airport (LCY) → Canning Town North4 mi · 15 min London City Airport (LCY) → Plaistow North4 mi · 15 min London City Airport (LCY) → Trinity Buoy Wharf4 mi · 15 min London City Airport (LCY) → Ilford, Greater London6 mi · 15 min London City Airport (LCY) → Spitalfields and Banglatown7 mi · 25 min London City Airport (LCY) → Homerton7 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 6 October 2026.

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How far is it from Rayleigh to London City Airport (LCY)?: The distance between Rayleigh and London City Airport (LCY) is 31 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Rayleigh to London City Airport (LCY)?: The drive from Rayleigh to London City Airport (LCY) takes approximately 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Rayleigh to London City Airport (LCY)?: The fastest route from Rayleigh to London City Airport (LCY) covers 31 mi with a driving time of approximately 45 min.
Which direction is London City Airport (LCY) from Rayleigh?: London City Airport (LCY) lies roughly to the west of Rayleigh.
Which roads does the route from Rayleigh to London City Airport (LCY) follow?: The drive from Rayleigh to London City Airport (LCY) mainly follows A13.
Are there charging stations between Rayleigh and London City Airport (LCY)?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Rayleigh to London City Airport (LCY), including EG Rochester Road, Gravesend (350 kW); Moto Thurrock Services, Thurrock (350 kW); Crompton Close, Basildon (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 4947.

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